The biggest surprise of the 2021 NFL Draft for the Los Angeles Chargers came in the third round, when they selected wide receiver Josh Palmer with the 77th pick. General manager Tom Telesco and head coach Brandon Staley decided that loading the WR position with plenty of depth was the move to make. With stars Keenan Allen and Mike Williams at the top of the depth chart, the WR position is now filled with potential. There are currently 10 receivers on the roster, with three players who will likely compete for the third spot on the depth chart. Who is…
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Chris Spiering
Chris graduated from the University of San Diego where he studied Communications. During his time in San Diego, Chris started writing for a local website called East Village Times and contributes regularly about the Padres and is credentialed by the SD Loyal SC. Chris will be covering the Los Angeles Chargers as the beat writer.
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The Los Angeles Chargers entered the 2021 NFL Draft with many holes to fill. With question marks on both sides of the ball, LA managed to draft the players needed to round out the depth chart. The offensive line and secondary were the top two positions of need, and the Chargers were able to stay put at pick 13 and select offensive lineman Rashawn Slater, then cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. with the 47th pick. One could say that Slater and Samuel landed in the Chargers’ laps, but the front office knew they didn’t need to sacrifice future picks to trade…
The Los Angeles Chargers must continue to shape their offensive line to protect franchise quarterback Justin Herbert.
The Los Angeles Chargers have holes that need to be filled in the 2021 NFL Draft. However, per usual, offensive line remains the top need for the team. Taking a look at this full Chargers mock draft, we project a big trade to start things off, moving the team up to the seventh overall pick. There, the Chargers will address offensive line while also reuniting Justin Herbert with a former Oregon teammate, Penei Sewell. Let’s take a look at the rest of the Chargers mock draft. 7-Round Chargers Mock Draft Round (Overall pick)Player, PositionSchool1 (7)Penei Sewell – OTOregon3 (77)Jevon Holland…
The Los Angeles Chargers headed into the 2021 offseason with multiple holes to fill in NFL Free Agency. Outside of fixing the offensive line, LA also went out and signed proven special teams players to improve their 30th-ranked special teams from last season. Special teams has actually been a serious issue for years, not just last season. From missed field goals to giving up punt returns, the mistakes cost the Chargers many winnable games. There are quite a few special teams categories that all add up when it comes to the rankings. The Chargers only rank inside the top-10 in…
The pros and cons of recent signee Jared Cook and his new role with the Los Angeles Chargers.
What do the Los Angeles Chargers need to accomplish this offseason to put them in contention? The Los Angeles Chargers have a talented roster as it stands right now. The problem is, they haven’t all played together as a full team for very long due to injuries. The biggest win for the Bolts this offseason would be to have everyone stay healthy. The offensive skill positions aren’t in need of improvements. As for the rest of the roster, offensive linemen and defense are the biggest needs to improve. Upgrading the Offensive Line It’s pretty clear that the biggest concern for…
The Los Angeles Chargers agree to a three-year, $21M deal with former Steelers guard Matt Feiler in NFL Free Agency. Chargers Offensive Line Gets Boost in Free Agency With Matt Feiler General manager Tom Telesco continues to reshape the Chargers offensive line. Earlier today, the Bolts signed center Corey Linsley to a five-year deal to anchor the offensive line. Feiler can play any position on the line, but is expected to remain at left guard in 2021. This sign is a huge boost for the offense and especially for quarterback Justin Herbert. The former Steeler started 13 games for Pittsburgh…
The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed cornerback Michael Davis to a three-year deal with the salary still to be determined. This move comes on the same day as the big NFL Free Agency signing of center Corey Linsley, proving the Chargers are looking to make moves quickly this offseason. Chargers Re-Sign Michael Davis | NFL Free Agency Michael Davis quietly made a name for himself these past few years in Los Angeles. Davis decided to stay home and continue playing with the Chargers, despite having offers from other teams. He is the first Chargers free agent that chose to stay with…
The Los Angeles Chargers bring in former Packers center Corey Linsley on a five-year contract worth up to $62.5M. This marked the first big move for the Chargers in 2021 NFL Free Agency. This is a huge deal for the Chargers for a variety of reasons. Linsley is the top free agent center on the market, and the Chargers knew that. This now marks two seasons in a row that general manager Tom Telesco added a former Green Bay lineman, with Bryan Bulaga signing a three-year, $30M deal last offseason. Linsley will now be reunited with his former teammate. This…